yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Android Development] DanielF50:
Trying to return a box to stock & manage_recovery doesn't seem to be working - anyone else have this issue? (on prerooted 5.2.7.1_r1)

root@sloane:/ # manage_recovery

Checking current stock recovery status... NOT STOCK
Checking for reason... DISABLED
Stock recovery is currently disabled,
Would you like to enable it?
Type 'yes' to enable it, anything else to quit.
yes
root@sloane:/ # manage_recovery

Checking current stock recovery status... NOT STOCK
Checking for reason... DISABLED
Stock recovery is currently disabled,
Would you like to enable it?
Type 'yes' to enable it, anything else to quit.

Edit:

Welp, never mind. Turns out returning to stock is as easy as downloading the latest image from Amazon (in this thread), changing the file extension to ".zip", loading twrp, wiping data, flashing it through twrp & rebooting :good:
[Fire TV Android Development] yellowbear4:
Hey,

Just wondering about this. I had a Fire TV 2 with pre rooted stock from sometime in 2018 that I gave to my parents. It hasnt been updated since I gave it to them, if I want to update it do I have to go through all the updates to get to the latest one?
[Fire TV Android Development] TalNum:
Flashing the latest update is all that would need to be done. If you are already rooted, you are ready to flash the latest ROM via TWRP. I have personally skipped over a few updates and updated to the latest version without issue.

No idea if you had Xposed installed, but be aware there are some issues with Alexa from 5.2.6.7 onward if you keep Xposed installed.

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Hate to ask, but has anyone successfully snagged the 5.2.7.3 update via OTA yet?
[Fire TV Android Development] mannitol:
Hi [MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION]

I have updated to 5.2.6.7 then 5.2.7.2 and now have duplicate items in the settings menu, some of which will crash the fire tv box. Not sure what I did wrong - I wiped cache/dalvik before rebooting after the updates. Any ideas other than starting over?
[Fire TV Android Development] chiboga:
Hi [MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION]

The link to the MediaFire file for version 5.2.7.0_r1 (sloane-5.2.7.0-rooted_r1.zip) isn't working anymore.

Thanks a lot for your continuous support of this device.
[Fire TV Android Development] scilor:
First update to 5.2.7.1

I had a backup from 5.2.6.7 I restored. I don't know if a downgrade fixes this. Otherwise you will have to do a factory reset.
[Fire TV Android Development] schybiorz:
Are there any new about 5.2.7.3 pre rooted?
[Fire TV Android Development] wilde68:
Hi rbox, the offical update 5.2.7.3 for the FireTV 2 (sloane) is now on the Amazon source page.

https://fireos-tv-src.s3.amazonaws.com/bHm2BZAzZ1rv6z5CFva0LXKhwc/FireTVGen2-5.2.7.3-20200213.tar.bz2

Could you please make a pre-rooted stock image.

Thanks for all your help
[Fire TV Android Development] justin6162:
I installed 5.2.7.2 and it started to download update by itself. Isn't prerooted Roms already block update? If I let it update and it will kill my root?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
The prerooted rom disables the stock recovery... If you let it update, probably nothing won't happen ;)
[Fire TV Android Development] Michajin:
Probably a good idea to block updates so you dont have to deal with it. It also takes up alot of space on the limited memory fire... after you disable it, yo ucan delete it. If you dont know how to do this send me a message, all the info in here on the threads...
[Fire TV Android Development] justin6162:
I unplugged while 90% and block it from router and did adb to disable it. So where do I delete the update file? I ask here because someone else might need it?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
adb shell
su
rm -f /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.device.software.ota/files/*.bin
pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota
exit
[Fire TV Android Development] Rortiz2:
[MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION] do you by chance still have the old 5.0.5 TZ? I can only find LK and PL in the 5.0.5 prerooted image.

Thanks in advance:)

EDIT: I already got it :good: Thanks to [MENTION=5213625]Sus_i[/MENTION] ;)
[Fire TV Android Development] Han-Droid:
I might remember this wrong or my information is outdated... BUT ( :) ) as far as I can remember TWRP - Recovery "blocks" updates or at least they won't install. Sure, this still won't help filling memory with downloaded stuff but this stuff (updates from amazon) won't do any harm ...or kill root.

Could anyone confirm this or tell sth about the current situation with TWRP installed and amazon-updates?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
It isn't the question whether TWRP is installed or not. TWRP blocks nothing, it isn't installed as recovery, TWRP runs only out of a ramdisk and the stock recovery is still in place.

Thanks to rbox, the stock recovery is (probably) disabled, if you use a prerooted rom for sloane.

You can check this in a root shell with the manage_recovery command.

In case the stock recovery is disabled, its like I wrote a few days ago:
[Fire TV Android Development] Han-Droid:
Oh thanks for clarifying this ?
[Fire TV Android Development] chappatti:
HI. I am trying to downgrade from 5.2.7.1 to 5.2.1.1. I am trying to resolve slow performance on Firetv2.

1. Can this be done?

2. The link to 5.2.1.1 is dead. Can someone please sort this out for me?

Thanks a million?!
[Fire TV Android Development] 0815hoffi:
5.2.11

https://aftvhacks.de/downloads/rooting/fire-tv-2/sloane-5.2.1.1-rooted_r1.zip

and 5.0.5 if you need older one,

https://aftvhacks.de/downloads/rooting/fire-tv-2/sloane-5.0.5-rooted_r4.zip
[Fire TV Android Development] Legolas2:
Hi

While upgrading to 5.2.7.2 I had some issues related to /cache not mounting, and I though I ended up w/ a bricked unit. After reading XDA, etc I did Filesystem repair/rewrite using TWRP and managed to get the box working. Now, I ended up w/ two sets of icons in the settings menu. Can the gurus let me know how to remedy this situation? Also, as I really don't use any root-availed modding, so okay to revert to stock too.

Thanks in advance.
[Fire TV Android Development] vladm7:
so I noticed my FTV lags a lot lately, is downgrading to 5.2.1.1. resolves the issue? Did someone confirm that?
[Fire TV Android Development] TalNum:
Thanks, rbox! Your efforts are always appreciated!
[Fire TV Android Development] LocoMexican:
Thanks for the update. I installed it last night and it is running fine.
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
New Member, First post ... a few questions plz

Hello everyone, great work on all this [MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION]

I finally took the plunge and rooted my fire tv2 with success! I was pretty nervous the entire time but I feel much better now lol. I just had a few quick questions please... just want to make sure I do things correctly. I rooted using mtk-su / fire recovery 7 zip and my current software version is 5.2.6.2. I was considering an attempt to update to a new ROM through recovery. The beginning of this forum topic states 5.2.6.7 MUST be flashed before 5.2.6.8 or later. My questions are.....

1. Do I need to do 5.2.6.7r1 and then 5.2.6.7r2? Or just pick either of these two? .....then I will be safe to flash to the newest ROM?

I have seen various posts about clearing the cache first (or in between) ROM flashes. Some say do it and some say there is no need.

2. Can someone tell me the correct answer to this please?

Lastly, I thought I remember reading somewhere that Alexa was lost at a certain version. Is this correct and if so which version please.

Thanks for everything and sorry for the long post. I figured asking a few questions at once would be better than a bunch of back and forth questions.
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Grab the r2, the r1 download isn't hosted anymore...

I've flashed first the 5.2.6.7r2, wiped cache and dalvik, then reboot. After that I installed the latest one, wiped cache and dalvik again.

May work too, if you flash the latest just after 5.2.6.7 and skip the second wipe ;)

Never heard about alexa issues.
[Fire TV Android Development] TalNum:
I think what Scrizzo! might be referring to is the issue on 5.2.6.7 while rooted with Xposed installed. The TL;DR of it: Xposed on rooted 5.2.6.7 and above was causing Alexa to enter a repeated loop of crashing and restarting, thus, losing functionality.

So long as one does not have the Xposed framework installed, you will not experience any Alexa issues.
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
Thank you for answering the questions (very much). I appreciate it. I have not added Xposed yet.

As for 3rd party apps.... I seen we need an “Addon.d script” in order to keep them. Is this for all 3rd party apps or only if we have them as system apps?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Only for stuff installed on system... :good:

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I see, thank you :good:
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
Success!

I made it to the newest ROM! Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

One quick question....in my notifications it says that SuperSU binaries need updated. Is it alright to do this or should I leave that alone? Also, how would I go about doing that? I could probably google that part but I just want to make sure I am doing things correctly as it pertains to my specific set up rather than general answers on the Internet. Just don’t want to mess anything up. Thanks again

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Hey everybody......new guy with all the questions here ??.

I currently have updates disabled both on my router and through ADB.

I was reading about another method with the de bloater tool that would completely remove the “update” option from my list. I would like to use this method.

Is this method currently able to be used? I tried to go back and read through posts so I wouldn’t need to ask....but just want to be sure. My question in the post above this one is more important for me to know if someone gets a moment. Thank you
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
Thank you very much Sus_i, you have been a huge help.
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
Hey everybody...I am currently on the newest pre-rooted ROM. I was going to split my sd card into internal and external storage. I seen a few people doing in through adb online. Is this possible with the current ROM? Or is there another way that would be better? Thank you
[Fire TV Android Development] wdcspurs:
Is anybody having issues with the latest update? I keep getting the error I took a screenshot of when I try and transfer the downloaded file to the sd card for my firetv. First time I've ran into this. I'm able to put anything else onto the sd card, so it appears to be an issue with the file for the latest download. Any insight appreciated.
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
Hello wdcspurs, I am in no way an expert... but I have been poking around some trying to learn android and this pre-rooted ROM file system. It (Android) has a frustrating file system in my opinion. Anyways...if you can tell me where you are trying to move the file from (and to where it is going), I might be able to help. I’ve had the new update a couple weeks now with no issues.
[Fire TV Android Development] BostonDan:
I had an issue with the first download and tried downloading again. No issue installing, but I used a micro SD card to install. No issue.

There should not be an issue getting the file on the ad card, as it is just a file, no different from any other file transfer.

One final thing, you can try downloading directly to the fire TV 2 using a browser (e.g. firefox or other browser).

Just some thoughts.

Good luck.

Cheers,

B.D.
[Fire TV Android Development] DaCassilia:
Hello

Does anyone has the 5.2.6.7 Rooted file? Links are not working anymore

Thanks
[Fire TV Android Development] Scrizzo!:
I have it, let me know the best way to get it to you.
[Fire TV Android Development] DaCassilia:
Direct download, i'm fibred so i don't care the service you use.

At best Google Drive or Uptobox

Thanks :good::good:
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
The 5.2.6.7r2 URL from OP works fine :good:
[Fire TV Android Development] tamojit_ray:
[MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION] can we change the stock fireos launcher from the zip? So after finishing setup i see ATV launcher or something else
[Fire TV Android Development] devil_2:
The URL for pre-rooted 5.2.6.6_r1 is dead link. Can someone please re-upload?
[Fire TV Android Development] dovedescent7:
Just to confirm.. Can sloane box with 5.2.6.0 be software rooted? Or do I still need to do The thing where I short the motherboard?

I've got a Sloane box on 5.2.6.0 that won't update, and refuses to install YouTube TV latest cuz of old software... Should I root? How do I fix not able to update from 5.2.6.0? And not able to update YouTube TV?
[Fire TV Android Development] SweenWolf:
Are you unable to sidelpad latest youtube?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
If its only youtube, maybe give smartyoutube a try. Much better in my opinion.
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Or install vanced youtube with microg from here

https://vancedapp.com/

Download the vanced manager from here and select the non root option for it to work on box with Google sign in.

Works better with airmouse/keyboard
[Fire TV Android Development] dovedescent7:
Gentleman Gentleman,

I am referring to Youtube TV , the cable like television service with channels like MTV, HBO etc.

I am NOT referring to youtube the app for watching random videos. I am familiar with smart YT and Vanced. Both are good but do not solve my problem.

[IMG="youtube tv"]https://icdn9.digitaltrends.com/image/youtube-tv-3-720x720.jpg[/IMG]
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
The youtube tv situation.... If its not working its not working mate, usually with amazon devices if you find an app won't work on stock Unrooted its never going to work on a rooted device either ,

how did you get on with root? Did you succeed with diplomatic rapid temporary root?

Never used ytv app so can't help.. I thought you were talking about YouTube app in general, sorry there bud
[Fire TV Android Development] dovedescent7:
the issue is that the youtube tv will not work on 5.2.6.0 and i cannot update past 5.2.6.0. If i can somehow update past 5.2.6.0 i am Certain Youtube tv will work.

I still have not gotten an answer as to whether i can Software root 5.2.6.0 or not. I think im just going to have to do the short method.
[MENTION=634629]berton[/MENTION]umber

i tried this root method i do not know if this is the "Diplomatic" root or not.

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/orig-development/experimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595

I do get "UID: 0 cap: 3fffffffff selinux: permissive" when attempting temp root

but when i install firetv2_recovery_v7.zip directly after, i get "no su found"
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
[MENTION=4138912]dovedescent7[/MENTION]

Upto 5.2.6.9 can be rooted with mediatek software method (rapid temporary root thread by diplomatic).

The error you get is because diplomatic method lays the groundwork for the more permanent root for su which I think you will require before flashing any firmware, Remember the ftv2 still has a locked bootloader so you have to tread carefully.

Once you have temporary root shell by carrying out what you've already done.... You then have to adb push supersu files and make it a permanent root once you install su app and update the binary.

If you are willing to give it a bash for the sake of YouTube TV the thread is located here

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/orig-development/experimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595

Perhaps once you update to a newer firmware the YouTube TV will work.

Be sure to follow the unlock process carefully and heed rbox instructions For example.... flashing 5.2.6.1 before you flash 5.2.6.2 and you'll be fine.

Ps I will dig out the commands for writing su to system(once you have the temp root shell) for you I have them somewhere... Will post them soon if you need them

######Edit##### : courtesy of [MENTION=4584276]dutchthomas[/MENTION] here is the su permanent root upgrade for when you obtain the rapid temporary root by [MENTION=8132642]diplomatic[/MENTION]

Download and unzip supersu 2.79 zip somewhere on your pc (wherever your adb/fastboot folder is)

Download and install the supersu 2.79 apk

adb push arm64/su arm64/supolicy arm64/libsupol.so /data/local/tmp

Follow directions from OP to get a root shell. You should not get permission denied when running ls. If you see permission denied, run exit and try again. Took me a few tries

mount -o remount -rw /system

cp /data/local/tmp/su /system/xbin/su

cp /data/local/tmp/su /system/xbin/daemonsu

cp /data/local/tmp/supolicy /system/xbin/

cp /data/local/tmp/libsupol.so /system/lib/

cp /data/local/tmp/libsupol.so /system/lib64/

at this point, running su should work and show a root shell

daemonsu --auto-daemon

Open SuperSu app and allow it to update the su binary
[Fire TV Android Development] E90addict:
Hello all. It's been a few years since I dusted off the old Fire TV 2. I had rooted it previously and had the pre-rooted 5.2.1.0 OS on it. Looks like I will have to update to 5.2.6.7 first before going further but the download links are broken.

Does anyone still have the files? Also, I'm guessing I have to flash 5.2.6.7 r1 and r2 before flashing with any newer firmware. Please let me know if my understanding is correct. Thanks in advance.

Edit: please ignore above request. Searched a bit and figured it out.
[Fire TV Android Development] cmmike:
Have there been any updates? I'm using the most current firmware listed but now some apps are saying it needs to be updated to work. Specifically ESPN
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
@rbox @0815hoffi @SweenWolf do any you guys happen to have a link to Sloane stock 5.2.7.3 update bin (non rooted) can't find it anywhere and it's much needed. Thanks in advance

Regards
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Here is a working link scroll right down the page and you will see 5.2.6.7r1 and r2 mate.

Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Downloads: APKs von Apps & Games

Fire TV Downloads Sammlung von Android Apps (APK-Dateien), die man herunterladen und auf dem Amazon Fire TV und Fire TV Stick 4k installieren kann.

aftvhacks.de

Alternative link

Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Software Update History

This page is no longer being updated....

www.aftvnews.com

Ps. As long as you flash r1 you'll be OK to upgrade after that.
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Apparently 5.2.7.3 is the latest prerooted. Stock unrooted firmware according to amazon update site has now churned out 5.2.7.7 update.bin
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Here is it... ;)

Fire OS 5.2.7.3

https://d1s31zyz7dcc2d.cloudfront.net/7af0a9a31621db60bf48d23e680751d3/update-kindle-full_sloane-36.6.5.2_user_652614020.bin

md5Sum=750233859ae8430d8010ce454ffccf0f
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Thank you dude,

Respect
[Fire TV Android Development] cmmike:
Thanks for the update. Anyone know if anything after 5.2.7.3 will prerooted? I would like to keep root if possible.
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
No problem ;)

I have the links for stock 5.2.7.4 and 5.2.7.6 too... in case someone needs it, let me know.

Seems 5.2.7.7 isn't aviable for now...
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
[QUOTE="Sus_i, post: 84063

Seems 5.2.7.7 isn't aviable for now...

[/QUOTE]

Hey Sus_i I meant to reply earlier, I went for 5.2.7.3 as that was the bin before big A started breaking things.

Got it looking OK now, happy with it, until something better comes along :)

What device are you using these days?

Smoother operation with the arm64 I think?
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Don't think they would be too happy with you broadcasting this way, loose lips sink ships matey.

MODS PLEASE DELETE THESE POSTS
[Fire TV Android Development] Han-Droid:
according to amazon the latest firmware is

Fire OS 5.2.7.7 (662663620)

is there a prerooted version out yet?

if not, are there any instructions on how to do it by yourself in altering the original firmware-update file?

talking about this... has rbox (OP) somehow stopped making pre-rooted firmware-updates?
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
No, not jet.

Btw, I've tried to get the link for 5.2.7.7 stock a few days ago and it wasn't aviable.

No, no guide or instructions out there.

If you get the new stock rom, you can merge/copy all the needed stuff out of an older prerooted into the new one. Then delete all unneeded images and edit the updater-script like in the old prerooted, in order to install the second init recovery/bootmenu, supersu stuff and the selinux contexts for it, disable the stock recovery and add addon.d support.
[Fire TV Android Development] Yeahmään:
Is there a way to unroot and go back to stock kernel?
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Hey @Yeahmään

You can do it this way if you want to it's not difficult. (y)

Download 5.2.7.3 (This is bin before Big A started breaking custom Launchers so you may want to disable ota?)

Https://d1s31zyz7dcc2d.cloudfront.net/7af0a9a31621db60bf48d23e680751d3/update-kindle-full_sloane-36.6.5.2_user_652614020

Send the FULL 5.2.7.3 zip (rename from bin to zip) to your sloane /sdcard (adb push or direct download)

Now you want to boot into TWRP and Do a full wipe, then install 5.2.7.3. It will just install as an update.

You may have to Factory reset again but you should boot into full stock afterwards.
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Remember, reboot-amonet (or fastboot) won't work on a box with a locked bootloader ;) :p

Flashing a full stock rom is enough, but it is important to enable updates infront of that (or make sure that data is wiped).

Edit: Oh wait, I forgot about the disabled stock recovery. It has to be enabled infront the stock rom flash with the manage-recovery command. Todo is in OP here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-5-2-7-3_r1.3309783/
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Just as well you noticed that, I given the instructions for mantis 😒 thought it would've been same rules apply for sloane, but I forgot he's still locked
[Fire TV Android Development] meazz1:
I' trying to root my Fire TV Gen2 and I watched the video how to root but not able to find the 3 files I need to download.

The link for download is ending up here but I can't seem to locate the files.

Any help is appreciated.

This is the link to the video guide.

https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
[Fire TV Android Development] 0815hoffi:
install_firetv2_recovery_v3

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

firetv2_recovery_v6

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

sloane-5.2.6.7-rooted_r2

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

sloane-5.2.7.3-rooted_r1

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com
[Fire TV Android Development] Legolas2:
Hi Yeahmaan

Can you please confirm if the procedure described by BertoNumber1 worked for you? I am on pre-rooted 5.2..7.2 and want to unroot too. A couple of posts after your have me confused if any other steps are needed via adb.

Thanks in advance
[Fire TV Android Development] Bertonumber1:
Hi Lego,

Just rename your stick bin file to zip and flash the full stock from twrp.

Before you reboot to system

Re enable stick recovery by following this post here :

https://xdaforums.com/t/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-5-2-7-3_r1.3309783/